Advertising and Politics: Saatchi & Saatchi and Thatcher

How world-famous advertising agency Saatchi & Saatchi came to prominence by producing election advertising campaigns for Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative Party during the 1980’s. From the BBC Four documentary “The Rise and Fall of the Ad Man”.

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3 Responses to “Advertising and Politics: Saatchi & Saatchi and Thatcher”

logtype47 on March 5th, 2010 at 9:23 pm

I am a highly …
I am a highly awarded member of the creative class. As a branding consultant, I am conflicted by my work. I spend the better portion of my day fostering corporate clients whose aim is to visually proliferate every aspect of your life. These companies are driven by market share and have a low regard for consumers beyond their ability to purchase product.
jamesmichael83 on March 5th, 2010 at 9:23 pm

i love cathy out of …
i love cathy out of eastenders in one of the ads!
thatcheritescot on March 5th, 2010 at 9:23 pm

thatcher was great. …
thatcher was great…. im glad her advertising did her well

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